The ground breaking ceremony for the new student centre was held on 10th November 2010. The construction of the new extension started on 17th July 2010. The expected date of completion is 16th September 2011 with a contruction period of 14 months. The projects cost just over BND2 million and is located next to the existing student centre. This is one of six projects to be rolled out under the 2007-2012 National Development Plan.
The guest of honour for the event was the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Associate Profesor Dr Zohrah Hj Sulaiman.
The End-of-Defects-Liability Inspection for ILIA Building was conducted by the Lead Architect and his team. The group scoured over every tiny detail of the building and M&E works together with the main contractor, M&E contractor and us (Estate Office, UBD).
The inspection was held on the 8th December 2009 and concentrated mainly on the defects liability period for building and mechanical and electrical (M&E) works.
The fire safety audit is conducted by the Fire and Rescue Department, Ministry of Home Affairs. The audit will cover all aspects of fire safety from fire safety devices to escape routes throughout the campus. This exercise is part of the Estate Office's initiative to ensure a safe working and learning environment for all. The audit started with the Chancellor Hall and will end at the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre.
Located strategically in the midst of all the faculties is the two storey Central Lecture Theater. There are altogether 17 lecture rooms of various sizes and 3 lecture theaters.
Walkway linking the CLT and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Building was generously sponsored by the
Misubishi Corporation.
Tall luscious trees shade the area around the CLT.
large one with a capacity of approximately 140.
Waiting for their next lecture.
There are 3 staircases to ease flow of movement,
especially during in-between lecture times.
The building is rectangular with a court in the centre.
On campus accommodation at Universiti Brunei Darussalam is located just 4 minutes away, by foot from the faculty buildings. The pictures below feature the Female Residential College. In total, there is approximately 700 space for rent to students in both Female and Male Residential College. In my earlier posts, I have featured the currently
under construction Residential College.
The rooms are highly popular amongst the UBD students.
The Female Residential College has 6 blocks
and Male Residential College has 4 blocks.
View from the back. Due to the the campus's close proximity to the South China Sea, the inhabitants of the Residential College experience fresh sea breeze nearly all day..
A typical block is a 2 storey block, with the common
facilties such as kitchen and bathrooms in the middle.
A typical kitchen. One for each floor. The Residential Colleges is a
catered facility, although some students do opt to self cater. The eatery is
located within the central area.
A typical prayer room...
Dining area...
This is how a typical room looks like. The pictures
are taken during the long vacation
period ~~ thats why the room look a bit anonymous..
Most students except a for few international students
vacate their room during this long break.
The Estate Office carry out major
repairs and cleaning works during this time.
View from one of the rooms in the ground floor. All rooms are
equipped with a study area, single bed, and a closet.
The University takes safety seriously. These canisters are
found within easy access throughout the accommodation.
A typical bathroom..
All the blocks are equiped with ramps to ensure accesibility for all.
The Visiting Lecturers' Quarters is situated within the Male Residential Colleges and features 20 well presented guests rooms. All guest rooms ranging from junior suite to deluxe twin are equipped with coffee-tea making facilities, in-room entertainment system, free daily newspaper, outlet adapters and wireless high speed internet access.
Lobby
Floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the campus which greet you upon arrival at the lobby quarters set an exceptional tone to the rooms and suites. The interiors provide the basic creature comforts of living both for long and short stays.
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Guests have the choice of dining out (nearest would be the many eateries around campus) or in. The Quarters is equipped with a kitchen complete with cutlery and other utensils, enough equipment for a small home cooked meal. Very useful for our long term guests.
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There is also a dedicated laundry room in the building.
Use of the laundry room is complimentary.
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Deluxe twin room. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, very spacious closet
space and floor to ceiling windows.
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The lounge on the 1st floor.
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View to the campus ~ the Mosque in the background.
For further information or rates on the Visiting Lecturers Quarters, please email the very nice accommodation supervisor,
Mr Zailan Ghani.
